Rosewood Villa Magna Opens Today, Marking The Ultra-Luxury Hotel Brand's Debut in Spain
Set in the heart of the capital city's distinguished Salamanca district, the reimagined icon represents a milestone for Madrid's hospitality landscape.
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Hotel Las Arenas Joins the Affiliated By Meliá Collection to Become the Company's First Hotel in Benalmádena
Affiliated by Meliá is a collection of independent hotels that retain their own identity while also benefitting from Meliá's sales and marketing leadership The Hotel Las Arenas joins another 12 hotels operated by Meliá Hotels International in Malaga Meliá Hotels International continues to increase its Affiliated by Meliá hotel collection and further boost its strong growth this year. The Hotel Las Arenas is located in one of the most popular destinations on the Costa del Sol and offers high-quality services and facilities which have generated a high degree of guest satisfaction. The hotel will be added for the 2022 summer season and will further increase the Meliá hotel portfolio on the Malaga coast.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts expands Spanish portfolio with the opening of InterContinental Barcelona
The world's first and largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, today announces the opening of InterContinental Barcelona, the first luxury hotel to open in Barcelona this year situated in the heart of the Montjuïc district. Located southwest of the city, Montjuïc is a scenic hill that overlooks the harbour offering stunning views of Barcelona. The rich influence of the city's Jewish roots can be seen all over this thriving, cultural destination for visitors from around the globe, complete with national treasures including the Palau Nacional, an iconic palace built in 1929 that now houses the National Museum of Catalan Art.
UNWTO Joins as Co-Organizer of Barcelona Future of Tourism World Summit
UNWTO will be a co-organizer of the Future of Tourism World Summit, presented by the Advanced Leadership Foundation and the INCYDE Foundation of the Spanish Chambers of Commerce with the support of Barcelona City Council, the Barcelona Provincial Council and the Zona Franca Consortium (CZFB). The event will be held in a hybrid format on October 26 and 27 at La Llotja de Mar and will bring together more than 80 speakers from 70 countries.
The World Tourism Organization and the Catalan Tourist Board of the Government of Catalonia Launch the First World Sports Tourism Congress
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, and the Minister of Business and Labour of the Government of Catalonia, Roger Torrent, presented the first World Sports Tourism Congress and its programme, within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, at a press conference held in Lloret de Mar and Barcelona.
Radisson Collection arrives in Seville as Radisson Hotel Group brings the exceptional to Spain
Set on a palm-tree lined, pedestrian square, Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla has opened its doors to welcome the exceptional to Spain. This is Radisson Hotel Group's first Radisson Collection hotel in the country. Located in the heart of Seville and on the doorstep of royal palaces, theaters and museums, the five-star hotel proudly presents innovative Spanish cuisine by Michelin star chef Eneko Atxa and chef Manuel Berganza.
The first capsule hotel to conquer the world is located in Granada, Spain
The tourism revolution has begun and is emerging from the heart of the Gorafe desert, in Granada (Spain). There, a state-of-the-art tourist project has just been launched aiming to change the current concept we have of luxury accommodation for travellers seeking the experience of total disconnection from the outside world, through deep immersion in the environment. The revolution is called District Hive (www.districthive.com) and has arrived with the aim of expanding; because this capsule hotel (also called podtel) is just the pilot project of many others that will conquer the most remote and beautiful corners of the planet.
Ibiza’s most exclusive villa estate launches for 2021
New for 2021, Fincadelica is undoubtedly the most luxurious and exclusive villa estate to be launched in Ibiza this year. An incredible historic 300 year old Ibicencan farmstead with an ancient stone tower set amongst a hidden paradise of 20 rambling acres of land in Sant Lorenc de Balafia in the heart of the island, and available for exclusive hire only, Fincadelica is slow living at its very best and an utterly unique villa offering the utmost peace and privacy.
First Canopy by Hilton Opens in Spain with Stylish Madrid Boutique Hotel
Canopy by Hilton, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) vibrant lifestyle brand that takes inspiration from local neighborhoods, today celebrates the brand's first hotel in Spain with the opening of Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana.
Spanish hotel booking app to show working conditions of staff
Tourists booking a hotel in Spain will soon be able to choose not only one with the best views or the biggest pool, but also one where the staff enjoy decent working conditions.
IBTM World 2019 Named Best International Trade Show
IBTM World, part of RX (Reed Exhibitions), has won Best International Trade Show in the Exhibition News Awards for its 2019 event.
The Riu Palace Maspalomas Reopens As A 5-star Hotel Following A Full Refurbishment
RIU Hotels & Resorts announces the reopening of the Riu Palace Maspalomas in Gran Canaria. Following an impressive 5-month refurbishment, the hotel has moved up into the 5-star category and is now an Adults Only establishment. Guests at the Riu Palace Maspalomas can now enjoy an exclusive holiday experience with the renowned RIU service at this elegant and modern establishment that has new restaurants, bars and services. With this reopening, all of RIU's hotels in Spain are operative and all of those in Gran Canaria have been refurbished.
FREO to invest €400 million in Spanish hotels
FREO Group, the trusted operating partner of global investors that provides unrivalled access to on-the-ground real estate experts in Europe, the UK and the US, has launched a new platform aiming to invest €400 million in hotels in Spain on behalf of institutional capital.
IBTM World Launches Hosted Buyer Registration
Hosted Buyer registration is now open for IBTM World, which will be held for the first time in a hybrid format.
Duetto Partners With Spain’s Institute Of Hotel Technology
The Institute of Hotel Technology (ITH) has today entered a partnership with Duetto, hospitality’s innovative software as a service provider of revenue strategy solutions.
Six Senses Ibiza Is Now Open
This weekend marks the highly anticipated opening of Six Senses Ibiza, poised to establish itself as one of the world's most discerning destinations for today's generation of creatives and culture seekers.
Mixed Picture: Occupancy On The Books In Barcelona And The Balearic Islands
Earlier this year during the Hotel Data Conference: Global Edition, we presented an occupancy-on-the-books update for the Barcelona and Balearic Island markets. Fast-forward to the latest 365-day outlook (as of 7 June 2021), and we still see a mixture picture but with some improvement for these two key hotel markets in the Mediterranean region.
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid Is Now Open
On 1st July 2021, the much anticipated Hard Rock Hotel Madrid opened its doors. Located at the Golden Triangle of Art in the Spanish capital, the hotel is the newest addition to an international portfolio and compliments the brand's recent growth throughout Europe.
Spanish Hotel Bookings Bounce Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Leading Industry Recovery Ahead of Major European Markets
The volume of hotel bookings in Spain has returned to the same levels of two years ago, according to data collected from the SiteMinder World Hotel Index on June 28, 2021.
Enjoy An Idyllic Mediterranean Escape This Summer At Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa
Jumeirah Group opened the doors to its exquisite Mallorcan clifftop retreat, Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa on 10 June 2021, and is inviting guests to make up for months of missed vacation opportunities with a sun-soaked Mediterranean summer to remember.